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Total Transformation Training Consultancy

Our Total Transformation package has been developed in alignment with the national trauma training programme and roadmap which reflects the most up-to-date literature and research regarding trauma responsive culture and practice. It has been developed with input from senior leaders, front line practitioners as well as people a history of adverse childhood experiences and trauma – many of whom have endured re-traumatisation through a lack of organisational understanding.

Our consultancy service is grounded in relational practice and follow the 6r’s approach and has been designed to ensure that your organisation can positively change its understanding and response to trauma. The Epione Total Transformation package will aim to embed the principles and support effective, and comprehensive change to takes place across your entire organisation.

Epione has worked with most Local Authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships as well as many Third Sector organisations and employs a range of tried and tested models of organisational transformation. The approach invites the opportunity for ‘tests of change’ and garners the support of strategic leaders as well as everyday managers and front-line practitioners.

As such, our Total Transformation package includes training your staff to deliver trauma skilled training and trauma enhanced training to empower the organisation to cascade knowledge, skill and practice throughout the whole organisation.

Our Total Transformation package includes the following:

Trauma Informed leadership sessions: This will include assessing organisational readiness, strategic group set up and collaboratively setting short, medium and long term goals to show immediate organisational results and measure ongoing progress in creating a trauma informed and responsive organisation.
Trauma Training for operational and front-line managers:
Trauma Skilled training at NES Level 2 for multi-agency staff;
Trauma Enhanced training at NES level 3 for front-line staff working directly with people with a history of trauma; and
The Epione Train the Trainers package where selected candidates are trained to NES Levels 1-3 with all Epione approved master training materials.
Ongoing support, review points and guidance as necessary.

Timeframe

Full integration and implementation of trauma informed and trauma responsive policies, procedures and practice is a journey, not a destination. Supporting culture change takes time – all your organisation has to do is take the time to change. This will include collaboratively setting short, medium and long term goals to evidence immediate organisational results, and measure ongoing progress in creating a trauma informed and responsive organisation.

Although the above training and support comes as standard with our consultancy package, we can tailor it to suit the requirements of your organisation – just let us know what you need beforehand and together we’ll work out the best approach for your organisation.

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Quality Assurance

Our face-to-face and online trauma training courses have been independently evaluated by Community Justice Scotland, Griesbach & Associates and The Lines Between. Click here to read a summary of their findings and learn more about our commitment to quality assurance.

Here at Epione, our vision is clear:

to Create a Trauma Informed and Responsive Scotland and beyond.

"I initially found out about Epione through twitter, and found their posts to really resonate with what I was teaching in a Victimology module at University. I was really inspired by the work that they were doing and arranged for training for academic and professional service colleagues within Higher Education. The day was fantastic, worthwhile, inspiring and thought provoking. Trainers modelled trauma informed practice throughout the day and engaged the group in insightful and inspiring conversations and this has had an immense impact in our organisation.

I cannot thank Epione’s colleagues enough for this training, as well as the ongoing support, laughs, positivity and energy that they have brought to our module and team".

Suzanne Graham, Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at UWS
"I have been fortunate to attend training by Epione Training & Consultancy and would not hesitate to recommend them. They manage a nice balance between theory and skills, which is relevant to both my role and my organisation. The trainers are extremely knowledgeable, are all excellent facilitators, and even manage moments of humour to promote self-care. I look forward to our next steps together as they support our journey in becoming a more trauma informed organisation."

Angie Pinkerton, Trauma Informed Practice Officer, South Ayrshire Council
“I can still remember my first Epione lightbulb moment, March 2019, everything through their teaching TI lens made sense. Working with Epione to support our transformational plan 3 years on and the bulb is still lighting up! With Epione the TIP principles are always very much alive ‘in the room.’ If as a country, we’re serious about healing and lasting change, everyone needs to get on this training”.

Lorraine McNally, Lead Officer, Policy & Practice Development, East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership
"As a leader in public services, I have seen the transformation in the organisation, in the growth of strong, trusting relationships between workers and the people they work with and support."

Anonymous, Previous Attendee on Training
"I've found the training to be of a very high standard, relevant, and bang up to date with the current trends. Epione have a wealth of knowledge and experience and their "down to earth" approach makes for a rich and enjoyable learning experience."

Lynne Robertson, Team Leader, Glen Isla Project and Glen Clova Project, Angus Justice Services
"The possibilities are endless!! Little things like how to engage with clients, any priorities, how I would like co-workers to engage with clients. Bigger things: challenging how the organisation looks and feels for the people we serve."

Anonymous, Previous Attendee on Training
"Kairos Women+ wre were excited to receive a recommendation from The Robertson Trust for Epoine Training, and met Dawn and Alex for two full-day Trauma-skilled sessions, first exploring theory and then practice. Trauma-focussed training can often feel overwhelming, however, Epione practice what they preach and create a safe, welcoming and reflective environment to enable meaningful learning and discussion. They adapted the training to meet our particular needs as a small charity and creating a bespoke session, which far surpassed our expectations. We came away feeling motivated, capable and curious to explore the topic further. We highly recommend Epoine, they live and breathe their values and any experience with them is sure to be a positive one."

Katy Wilson-Scott, Senior Coordinator, Kairos Women+
"We invited Epione to deliver a training workshop for our languages staff on the recommendation of colleagues who had previously worked with Epione. The workshop was fantastic - interactive, educational and tailored to our needs within the University. The workshop was clearly designed with our particular circumstances in mind. Since the workshops, our school has set up a trauma steering group which many of the workshop attendees are involved with. Alex and Rachel were great facilitators and I would happily recommend them to any educational institution looking to take trauma-informed practice seriously".

Dr Katy Hight Lecturer in English Language & TESOL UWS
"Epione have supported the delivery of various trauma training, ensuring that our workforce have the expertise and understanding required to achieve our vision. The training delivered by Epione is always well facilitated, inclusive and creates a safe learning environment where practitioners can consider their own practice through a trauma informed lens."

Lisa McCran, Service Manager, Quality Improvement
"The Orkney Partnership welcomed Epione Training & Consultancy to further support our Trauma Informed Journey and to enhance our understanding of Trauma amongst our services. Feedback from attendees has been incredibly positive from staff who have a mixture of knowledge and experience levels, with courses suitable to everyone’s needs. The learning gained is having a positive impact in Orkney, both in the delivery of service and positively influencing our ability to better support people and awareness of our own self-care needs”.

Callan Hunter-Curtis, Public Protection Lead Officer, Orkney Health and Care
"I have taken a huge amounts from this training. It will inform my work with staff and clients. I'll use this knowledge and build this into organisational changes."

Anonymous, Previous Attendee on Training

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